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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442,586.56, 3,664,212.48 and 844,720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442,586.56, 3,664,212.48 and 844,720.80 is: 1,267,196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442,586.56 : 3,664,212.48 = 844,720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442,586.56/3,664,212.48 = 844,720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442,586.56x = 3,664,212.48 × 844,720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442,586.56x = 3,095,236,497,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,236,497,475.58/2,442,586.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,196.24

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